Our Sligo racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Thursday 6th August 2026. The action gets underway at 16:40 and runs through to 20:05, with going reported as GOOD, Good to yielding in places.
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Andyourbirdcansing boasts a 40% strike rate from 5 runs at the track, Mr P W Mullins has been in fine form here with 22 wins from 49 rides, W P Mullins’s yard sends out runners with a 40.67% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Sligo
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Sligo over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Irish Sun | The Irish Sun | 10 | 1 | 10% | 40% |
16:40 – Westcare Home Care Claiming Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 1f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places | | jumps
This looks a fairly ordinary claiming hurdle on paper, but it’s still a race with a clear shape to it. Gordon Elliott holds a strong hand with Raydamann, Howdoyalikeherhome and Truckers Cruising, and it’s Raydamann who sets the standard after getting back on track with a recent win. Rich Belief also arrives in good order and has the figures to make this interesting, while Oh So Charming has enough consistency to get involved if bouncing back from a below-par latest run. Plenty of the others have patchy profiles or arrive badly out of form, so this may come down to whether Raydamann can reproduce his latest effort under top weight. It’s not a deep contest, but there are one or two angles for punters.
Top Selections
1. Raydamann – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: James Smith | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Form: 455P-1 | Rating: 129 | Topspeed: 115
Raydamann is the obvious starting point and, in truth, he may simply be better than these if turning up in the same mood as last time. That latest win was a welcome return to form after a slightly mixed sequence, and his mark of 129 gives him a bit in hand on most of this field. He’s only five, so there is still room for a bit more progress, and Elliott’s runners in races like this are never easily dismissed. At 5/2 with Bet365, he isn’t a giveaway, but he does look the most solid option in a race where plenty have questions to answer. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Oh So Charming – 6/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Kevin Healy | Trainer: Declan Queally | Form: 4-5250 | Rating: 124 | Topspeed: 120
Oh So Charming makes more each-way appeal than most because the overall profile is a bit more reliable than the bare latest run suggests. Before that disappointing effort, she had been knocking on the door, and a rating of 124 leaves her right in the mix if she can get back to the level of those placed runs. The Topspeed figure of 120 is also one of the better numbers in the line-up, which matters in a race lacking depth. At 6/1 with Paddy Power, she looks the value alternative to the favourite, especially with three places on offer in a 10-runner field. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Raydamann is the win play because he has the strongest recent form and the best overall rating in the race. For an each-way punt, Oh So Charming appeals at the prices as one who can easily hit the frame if forgiven her last run. Rich Belief is the danger if building on his recent third, while Warm In Gorey could outrun bigger odds.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson | 9/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Presenting Lad | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Raydamann | 5/2 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Rich Belief | 6/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| God Of Thunder | 11/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Warm In Gorey | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Howdoyalikeherhome | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Oh So Charming | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Slowdownbarney | 33/1 | 28/1 | 30/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Truckers Cruising | 9/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Adrian Wall | Presenting Lad |
17:15 – Martin Reilly Hyundai Mares Maiden Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 1f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places | | jumps
This does not look like a deep maiden and the market has absolutely latched on to Circus Hill, which is understandable. She brings by far the most solid hurdles form into the race, having filled the runner-up spot on her last two starts, and her rating of 100 sets a clear standard. The question is whether there is any betting angle beyond simply acknowledging the obvious. Sea Feliz is the intriguing one, because a Willie Mullins-trained mare at this level is never easy to dismiss despite a quiet debut, while Speisialta has shown enough in patches to think she can at least be competitive. Behind those, plenty need dramatic improvement, and several of the bigger prices look here to pick up experience rather than win. It’s not a vintage contest, but the favourite does have strong claims.
Top Selections
1. Circus Hill – 2/9 with Bet365
Jockey: Phillip Enright | Trainer: Mark Michael McNiff | Form: 24-422 | Rating: 100 | Topspeed: 73
She is short for a reason. Circus Hill has been knocking on the door in maidens and handicaps alike, and those recent second-place finishes make her the one they all have to beat. A mark of 100 is comfortably the best on offer here and, in a race where most of these have either shown very little or nothing at all over hurdles, that matters. Phillip Enright is a positive booking and if she runs to the level of her latest two efforts, she simply ought to outclass this field. At 2/9 with Bet365 there is no hidden value, but she is very hard to oppose on pure form. Bet type: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Sea Feliz – 9/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Danny Mullins | Trainer: W P Mullins | Form: 0 | Rating: | Topspeed:
There is no getting away from the fact that her sole run over hurdles was underwhelming, but this is exactly the sort of race where a Mullins mare can leave that behind in a hurry. Sea Feliz is clearly the one with the most upside against the favourite, and the booking of Danny Mullins only adds to the interest. At 9/2 with Paddy Power, she makes more appeal than some of the exposed types because you are betting on potential rather than hoping for a small step forward. If Circus Hill underperforms at all, Sea Feliz looks the most likely one to take advantage and at least hit the frame. Bet type: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Circus Hill is the percentage call and the obvious win bet, even at cramped odds, because her form is well clear of the rest. For an each-way punt, Sea Feliz makes more sense than the exposed alternatives given the yard and the scope for improvement. Speisialta is the danger if rediscovering her better effort, but this really should revolve around the favourite.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Lachin Beag | 33/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Circus Hill | 2/9 | 1/7 | 1/7 | 1/7 | 1/6 | 2/9 (Bet365) |
| Glendaars Crystal | 66/1 | 70/1 | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Paddy Power) |
| I Dont Really Care | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Idaho Expresso | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Nelliestar | 125/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Saoirses Choice | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Sea Feliz | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Speisialta | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Kilgharrahs Love | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Maroel | 40/1 | 35/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Moonwing | 100/1 | 90/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| My Elusive Mate | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
17:45 – Kilcawley Construction Rated Novice Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 1f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places | | jumps
This may only have five runners, but it is not lacking in depth. Luker’s Tipple brings the best rating in the line-up and looked to have earned it when getting off the mark last time, while Manoir De Mirande arrives on a hat-trick after back-to-back wins for Gordon Elliott. Firebrand is no back number either, with a solid profile in this sphere and the best Topspeed figure in the field, so there is a fair bit of substance here for a small-field novice. Crystabel has bits of form that give her an outside squeak, but Hillhead Runner needs to leave a modest recent effort well behind. Tactically, this could get interesting, but class and current momentum should decide it.
Top Selections
1. Luker’s Tipple
Jockey: Keith Donoghue | Trainer: Gavin Cromwell | Form: 92-341 | Rating: 127 | Topspeed: 97
Luker’s Tipple gets the nod in what looks a properly competitive little novice. He has the best official mark in the race, his form figures suggest he has been building towards a win, and he duly delivered last time. That latest success can easily be the platform for another step forward rather than the ceiling of his ability. Gavin Cromwell’s horses are rarely short of fitness or purpose in races like this, and Keith Donoghue is the sort you want on board in a tactical small field. Manoir De Mirande is thriving, but this one sets the standard on ratings and still looks progressive enough to defy it. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
With only five runners, this is a straight win-bet race and Luker’s Tipple is the one to side with. He has the strongest rating, arrives in form and still has scope to progress. Manoir De Mirande is the obvious danger on the back of two wins, while Firebrand is respected if the race turns into more of a test than expected.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manoir De Mirande | 9/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Firebrand | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Crystabel | 13/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Hillhead Runner | 9/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
18:20 – SIS Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 1f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places | | jumps
This is a typically busy Sligo handicap hurdle and, with 19 declared, it looks more of a puzzle than a race to get heavily carried away with. Go To Town heads the market after a string of solid efforts without quite getting his head in front, while Justicialism keeps knocking on the door and is entitled to another prominent showing. Phoenix Arizona, Steps In The Sand and recent winner Andyourbirdcansing all bring workable profiles, and Backinabit is the sort to tempt plenty from a low weight. The shape of it suggests a proper handicap rather than a standout lurking in plain sight, so position, jumping rhythm and whether they handle Sligo’s undulations could easily decide it. I’d rather side with consistency than chase something speculative.
Top Selections
1. Justicialism – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr O McGill | Trainer: Noel C Kelly | Form: 2-2235 | Rating: 104 | Topspeed: 98
Justicialism is hardly hiding from the assessor, but he keeps running his race and that counts for plenty in a field like this. His recent sequence tells the story: plenty of competitive efforts, a mark of 104 that looks fair enough, and a topspeed figure of 98 that stands up well against these. The slight worry is that he’s had chances, but this looks the sort of race where reliability can be worth more than flashy potential. Noel C Kelly’s runner should travel strongly over this trip and, at 13/2, he makes more appeal than some of the shorter-priced alternatives who come with questions of their own. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Steps In The Sand – 8/1 with Bet365
Jockey: E Walsh | Trainer: Ciaran Murphy | Form: /88-43 | Rating: 101 | Topspeed: 82
Steps In The Sand looks the each-way play in a race where getting a solid stayer on your side makes sense. He has shaped encouragingly on his last two starts, especially when third last time, suggesting he is edging back toward a winning mark. Off 101, he doesn’t look overburdened, and there’s enough in that recent form line to think he can get involved again if building on it. He isn’t the most obvious class act in the field, but these Sligo handicaps often reward the horse arriving in nick rather than the one with the flashiest back catalogue. At 8/1, he looks a sensible each-way punt with five places on offer. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Justicialism is the win angle here, simply because he brings the most convincing blend of consistency and solid figures. Steps In The Sand makes more appeal as the each-way option at a workable price in a 19-runner handicap. Go To Town is the obvious danger, while Phoenix Arizona and Backinabit also enter the reckoning if the race falls their way.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Go To Town | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| General Clermont | 14/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Justicialism | 13/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Phoenix Arizona | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Andyourbirdcansing | 8/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Il Pirata | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Steps In The Sand | 8/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Mon Sheriffe | 11/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Moulane West | 10/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Georginas Jet | 9/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Copper Rocker | 33/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Boltlander | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Frontier Rose | 10/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Nothing Da Now | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Backinabit | 17/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Glenriver | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Stormy Jenn | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Ripsnorter | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Lady Victrix | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
18:55 – Mulhern Leonard Chartered Accountants Maiden Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 4f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places | | jumps
This looks like it revolves around the two at the head of the market, and rightly so. Cut The Rope sets the standard on figures after a string of fair efforts in stronger company, while Minella Moon Shine has shown enough in two starts to suggest there is a maiden in him before long. The rest have plenty to prove. Fuusland comes from a powerful yard but his form figures of U4 hardly scream reliability, and the newcomers or badly exposed types such as Fox Walk and San Patricio are being asked to step forward sharply. Ivana d’Alco is interesting purely on connections, but on what we have seen so far this is not a deep maiden. In truth, it looks a fairly straightforward race rather than a devilish puzzle.
Top Selections
1. Cut The Rope – 6/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Kieren Buckley | Trainer: Eddie & Patrick Harty | Form: 2550-4 | Rating: 117 | Topspeed: 115
He is the obvious one, but sometimes obvious is the right answer. A mark of 117 and a topspeed figure of 115 put him right on top of this field, and that latest fourth suggests he is still running to a solid level without finding one too good in a race of this nature. This 2m4f should suit, and in a maiden lacking depth he does not need to improve dramatically to take control. Kieren Buckley gets aboard for a yard that can place one sensibly, and 6/4 looks fair rather than cramped given the standard he brings. He holds the strongest claims and is hard to oppose. Bet: WIN
2. Minella Moon Shine – 6/4 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Daniel King | Trainer: John J Nallen | Form: 26 | Rating: 117 | Topspeed: 76
He is the one to keep the favourite honest and makes some each-way appeal, even in a race where the market has cottoned on. Second on debut and then sixth last time, the bare form does not jump off the page, but that opening effort in particular hinted at ability and he shares the joint-best rating in the line-up. The topspeed number is not as flashy as Cut The Rope’s, but he is still lightly raced and open to more progress than most of these. Daniel King takes over for John J Nallen, and if this turns into a proper test of stamina, Minella Moon Shine may yet find a bit extra. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple here. Cut The Rope is the win play because he brings the strongest established form and the best speed figure into a weak enough maiden. Minella Moon Shine is the each-way alternative as the most likely improver among the principals. If you are looking beyond the pair, Fuusland is the one with the yard power to outrun his odds, but he comes with risks.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cut The Rope | 6/4 | 11/10 | 6/5 | 6/5 | 5/4 | 6/4 (Bet365) |
| Fox Walk | 11/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Fuusland | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Minella Moon Shine | 11/8 | 11/8 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 11/8 | 6/4 (Paddy Power) |
| Mr Caulfield | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| San Patricio | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Tommy Go Maith | 100/1 | 90/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Turlough Abu | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
19:30 – Lighthouse At Clifford Electrical Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 4f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places | | jumps
This looks a proper little handicap rather than a penalty kick, with several arriving in decent nick and the weights compressed enough to keep things interesting. Jupiter Du Gite sets a fair standard after his recent second and is the obvious one for the market to latch onto, but he is giving weight away in a race where a few lower down the list are trending the right way. Run For The Border has been shaping like a winner waiting to happen over staying trips, while Lilac Lady comes here off a win and still looks on the upgrade. You Make Me Smile and Whiskey Serenade are not without hope either, so this is no gimme for the favourite. In short, it is a tricky enough puzzle and a race where the handicap marks should decide plenty.
Top Selections
1. Run For The Border – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Daniel King | Trainer: John Patrick Ryan | Form: 157-32 | Rating: 116 | Topspeed: 98
He makes plenty of appeal from the foot of the weights and his last two runs suggest this race is there for the taking. The recent second after a solid third reads well in the context of this contest, and a 6lb pull against some of the principals could be important over 2m4f around Sligo. John Patrick Ryan’s runner is lightly raced enough to think there is still a bit more in the locker, and Daniel King gets on one who should travel and keep finding. At 5/1, he looks the percentage call in a race where a few at shorter prices have less room for manoeuvre. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Lilac Lady – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Alan King | Trainer: Mark Michael McNiff | Form: 53-241 | Rating: 120 | Topspeed: 93
Lilac Lady is the each-way angle because she is one of the few in here arriving with genuine momentum. That latest win was the sort of effort that suggested she has finally learned how to put a race to bed, and her overall profile this season has been steadily progressive rather than flashy. A mark of 120 asks a fair question, but she gets in with just 156 and her consistency gives her a solid platform in a 9-runner handicap. Mark Michael McNiff’s mare does not need to improve dramatically to hit the frame, and 6/1 is fair enough for a mare with strong place credentials and a live chance of better. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Run For The Border is the win play, as he looks well treated and arrives on the back of two runs that hint a handicap like this is within reach. For an each-way punt, Lilac Lady makes plenty of sense given her recent win and reliable profile. Jupiter Du Gite is the obvious danger, while You Make Me Smile is another who would not surprise if getting seriously involved.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiter Du Gite | 3/1 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Littlebiggie | 11/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Bruant | 7/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Cornmarket | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| In The Minus | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Lilac Lady | 6/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| You Make Me Smile | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Run For The Border | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Whiskey Serenade | 17/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
20:05 – Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race
Race Details: 2m 2f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places | | jumps
This looks a fairly typical late-evening mares’ bumper at Sligo: plenty of unknowns, a warm Willie Mullins favourite, and a handful of rivals trying to bridge the gap on either experience or stable strength. Peat Sounds dominates the market and, with Patrick Mullins booked, is obviously the one they all have to beat. Still, these races can get messy when a short one meets battle-hardened types, and Carleys Lilly at least brings solid placed form to the table after finishing third last time. Tanga Mugi is another interesting newcomer in the lower weight bracket, while River Moy shaped with some promise on debut. It is not the deepest race on paper, but it is not quite a procession either if the favourite lacks polish.
Top Selections
1. Peat Sounds – 8/11 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr P W Mullins | Trainer: W P Mullins | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
There is no getting away from the obvious here: a Willie Mullins-trained 5yo mare in an ordinary enough mares’ bumper at Sligo, with Patrick Mullins doing the steering, is very hard to oppose. The market has her at 8/11 with Bet365 and that makes perfect sense given the yard’s record in these races and the fact several of these have already shown their limitations. She does not bring public form, so you are buying stable reputation and likely readiness, but in this company that may be enough. If she is anywhere near the standard expected from this operation, she should take plenty of stopping. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Carleys Lilly – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Miss L Costello | Trainer: John Patrick Ryan | Form: 493 | Rating: 102 | Topspeed: 4
Carleys Lilly makes more each-way appeal than most because at least she has shown she can be competitive in this sphere. That latest third was a step in the right direction and, in a race full of guesswork behind the favourite, proven bumper form counts for plenty. John Patrick Ryan’s mare sets the clearest standard among those with experience, and a mark of 102 is enough to suggest she is no back number at this level. At 11/2 with Bet365, she looks the sensible alternative to the hotpot, especially if this turns into a test of attitude in the straight rather than raw promise. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Peat Sounds is the win play and looks the most likely scorer in a race where stable power could prove decisive. For an each-way punt, Carleys Lilly is the percentage call because she has the best visible form among the rest. Tanga Mugi is the one I would fear most as a danger if the market vibes are strong.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballito Beauty | 20/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Carleys Lilly | 11/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Hope And Mercy | 20/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Loughdoo | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Missouri Snow | 8/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Pamelaisbrass | 33/1 | 25/1 | 30/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Peat Sounds | 8/11 | 8/15 | 8/13 | 8/13 | 8/13 | 8/11 (Bet365) |
| A Chairde Go Leir | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| River Moy | 16/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Tanga Mugi | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
Sligo Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andyourbirdcansing | 5 | 2 | 40% | 60% |
| Cornmarket | 8 | 3 | 37.5% | 62.5% |
| You Make Me Smile | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 50% |
| Steps In The Sand | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Crystabel | 5 | 1 | 20% | 40% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr P W Mullins | 49 | 22 | 44.9% | 75.51% |
| Mr H C Swan | 19 | 6 | 31.58% | 63.16% |
| Eoin Staples | 10 | 3 | 30% | 50% |
| James Smith | 20 | 5 | 25% | 50% |
| Josh Williamson | 9 | 2 | 22.22% | 44.44% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Sligo:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W P Mullins | 150 | 61 | 40.67% | 65.33% |
| James Grace | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Eddie & Patrick Harty | 16 | 4 | 25% | 50% |
| John J Cullen | 13 | 3 | 23.08% | 46.15% |
| Martin Brassil | 29 | 5 | 17.24% | 51.72% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Sligo racing tips for Thursday 6th August 2026. We’ve covered all 7 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Sligo today?
The first race at Sligo on Thursday 6th August 2026 goes off at 16:40, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Sligo today?
The going at Sligo is reported as GOOD, Good to yielding in places.
How many races are at Sligo today?
There are 7 races on the card at Sligo today, running from 16:40 through to 20:05.
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